‘Urgent action’ needed to avoid Brexit airline disaster

If the UK fails to establish traffic rights for airlines before it leaves the European Union (EU), it would be “a disaster,” the head of IATA said Tuesday.

JAL invests $10 million in Boom, takes options on 20 supersonic aircraft

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Japan Airlines (JAL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Boom Technology, taking purchase options on 20 Boom supersonic passenger aircraft.

IATA forecasts airlines to see record passengers & revenues in 2018

The world’s airlines will carry a record number of passengers and earn all-time high collective revenues in 2018, IATA economists forecast.

IATA stresses need for UAV operation standards

IATA is working with ICAO to develop standards for the commercial use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including how airlines and cargo operators use drones and how they will be integrated into airspace.

China’s ICBC Leasing orders 55 COMAC C919s

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China’s ICBC Leasing has ordered 55 Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) C919s, becoming the biggest customer for the aircraft.

IATA sees encouraging trends in airline safety
Cuba market strong despite anemic US demand
Latin America demand rises despite high-tax environment
MAX 8 comes to Latin America with first Aerolíneas Argentinas flight
North American traffic recovery boosts October passenger growth
Aircraft Briefs-Dec. 5, 2017

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Gallery: This Week in Aviation-Dec. 4-8, 2017
Dubai Air Show Gallery: Emirates debuts new 777 first-class cabin
Gallery: Onboard Emirates Airline’s 100^th A380
Gallery: On board Air Mauritius’ first A350 XWB delivery flight
Gallery: Delta Air Line’s A350-900 debut
Gallery: Airbus A330neo maiden flight

Dubai Air Show 2017 Orders Roundup
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders October 2017
World Airport Traffic September 2017
World Airline Financial Results 3Q 2017
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 3Q 2017
Bombardier Orders and Deliveries: January-September 2017

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